A manufacturing company in Weifang, Shandong province, Jan. 31, 2026. Photo: VCG Although China’s Producer Price Index remains in negative territory year-over-year, an accelerated upward revision is well underway. The long-standing deflationary pressure that has gripped the industrial sector is steadily dissipating. For years, pandemic shocks introduced severe distortions to economic operations, s...
A manufacturing company in Weifang, Shandong province, Jan. 31, 2026. Photo: VCG Although China’s Producer Price Index remains in negative territory year-over-year, an accelerated upward revision is well underway. The long-standing deflationary pressure that has gripped the industrial sector is steadily dissipating. For years, pandemic shocks introduced severe distortions to economic operations, suppressing natural business cycles. However, as the economy gradually rebalances and the so-called scarring effects fade, cyclical forces are once again taking the wheel. A look at the trajectory of China’s producer prices confirms this cyclical resurgence.
宏福苑聽證會|政府:全力支持配合獨立委員會 將按建議優化制度改革 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】政府發言人說會全力支持和配合獨立委員會,讓委員會工作得以高效推展。 政府稱當局的代表律師將於稍後的研...
宏福苑聽證會|政府:全力支持配合獨立委員會 將按建議優化制度改革 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】政府發言人說會全力支持和配合獨立委員會,讓委員會工作得以高效推展。 政府稱當局的代表律師將於稍後的研訊,就各項事宜提出相關證據及作出陳詞。政府各政策局及部門,包括消防處、屋宇署、發展局及勞工處等正刻不容緩地推展並落實改善措施,包括多項修例工作,力求盡早完善制度,並在獨立委員會提交最終報告後,按建議進一步優化制度改革,避免同類事件再發生。
Fintech trading platforms are in a battle of convenience. The more someone can control their financial life on one app, the more likely they are to use and stick with that platform. Two companies in that arena are Robinhood Markets (HOOD 3.14%) and Coinbase Global (COIN 3.78%). Robinhood offers a broader investing experience, while Coinbase started as a cryptocurrency exchange, but both are expand...
Fintech trading platforms are in a battle of convenience. The more someone can control their financial life on one app, the more likely they are to use and stick with that platform. Two companies in that arena are Robinhood Markets (HOOD 3.14%) and Coinbase Global (COIN 3.78%). Robinhood offers a broader investing experience, while Coinbase started as a cryptocurrency exchange, but both are expanding their offerings to become destinations for managing your financial life. For today, we'll look at what each company is doing to shape the future of finance, as well as some factors to consider before making any potential investment decision. Beyond free investing Once known for just commission-free trading, Robinhood has expanded its offerings over the years to include a credit card, retirement accounts, a monthly paid membership with premium tools and perks, and much more. Expand NASDAQ : HOOD Robinhood Markets Today's Change ( -3.14 %) $ -2.43 Current Price $ 74.92 Key Data Points Market Cap $67B Day's Range $ 74.84 - $ 77.24 52wk Range $ 29.66 - $ 153.86 Volume 618K Avg Vol 28M Gross Margin 94.96 % The introduction of cryptocurrency trading also boosted revenue for the company, as it reported $358 million in crypto revenue in Q4 2024. That revenue, however, has fluctuated wildly each quarter during the past year. That leads to the need for Robinhood to figure out how to generate more reliable revenue from its other segments. That can happen through Robinhood expanding its Prediction Markets segment, where customers traded more than 12 billion event contracts in 2025. In its Q4 2025 earnings presentation, Robinhood didn't break out the exact revenue totals for its Prediction Markets, which, as a segment, is included in its "Other" category. Looking at the numbers, we can still see that revenue from the Prediction Markets likely led to Other category revenue growing 374% in Q4 2025 from the prior year to $147 million. Robinhood listed Prediction Markets as one of its t...
cherdchai chawienghong/iStock via Getty Images Investment environment Global equity markets rose during the fourth quarter, as the Federal Reserve (Fed) loosened monetary policy and strength in broader earnings helped offset concerns about softening labor markets. News of a one-year U.S./China trade deal cheered investors as worries about global trade relations continued to abate. In December, the...
cherdchai chawienghong/iStock via Getty Images Investment environment Global equity markets rose during the fourth quarter, as the Federal Reserve (Fed) loosened monetary policy and strength in broader earnings helped offset concerns about softening labor markets. News of a one-year U.S./China trade deal cheered investors as worries about global trade relations continued to abate. In December, the Fed's rate reduction, coupled with some favorable U.S. economic data, largely outweighed initial concerns about the economy and lingering worries about artificial intelligence (AI) valuations, with many stock indices hitting record highs. Global listed real estate underperformed the broader market in what was a buoyant quarter for equities. The sector fell -0.7% as rate cuts by the Fed did not translate to real estate investment trust (REIT) equity performance and sentiment remained subdued even with solid real estate fundamentals. At a sector level, U.S. REITs saw a high level of dispersion, with industrial REITs posting strong returns and the healthcare and lodging sectors also delivering positive performance. Office, gaming, storage, and cell towers lagged. Asian markets had a positive quarter led by Singapore and Japan, the latter outperforming on improved sentiment after the government, under new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, unveiled a huge stimulus package. In Europe, Swiss names continued to show strength and UK-listed REITs delivered nice returns as the long-awaited budget was met with relief. Third-quarter earnings season confirmed that operationally, REITs are on firm footing. In the U.S., 70% of REITs beat street estimates, though stock performance did not reflect this strength. Industrial REITs reported a particularly strong quarter characterized by a resurgence in tenant demand, while healthcare REITs continued to deliver stellar results, particularly in senior housing where rising occupancy and rents are driving the strongest organic growth in any REIT segm...
Key Points Robinhood had more than 12 billion event contracts traded in 2025 through its Prediction Markets unit. Coinbase is expanding with broader offerings outside of crypto through traditional investing and trading. Each company is also adding or has plans to add tokenized assets to their platforms. 10 stocks we like better than Robinhood Markets › Fintech trading platforms are in a battle of ...
Key Points Robinhood had more than 12 billion event contracts traded in 2025 through its Prediction Markets unit. Coinbase is expanding with broader offerings outside of crypto through traditional investing and trading. Each company is also adding or has plans to add tokenized assets to their platforms. 10 stocks we like better than Robinhood Markets › Fintech trading platforms are in a battle of convenience. The more someone can control their financial life on one app, the more likely they are to use and stick with that platform. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Two companies in that arena are Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) and Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN). Robinhood offers a broader investing experience, while Coinbase started as a cryptocurrency exchange, but both are expanding their offerings to become destinations for managing your financial life. For today, we'll look at what each company is doing to shape the future of finance, as well as some factors to consider before making any potential investment decision. Beyond free investing Once known for just commission-free trading, Robinhood has expanded its offerings over the years to include a credit card, retirement accounts, a monthly paid membership with premium tools and perks, and much more. The introduction of cryptocurrency trading also boosted revenue for the company, as it reported $358 million in crypto revenue in Q4 2024. That revenue, however, has fluctuated wildly each quarter during the past year. That leads to the need for Robinhood to figure out how to generate more reliable revenue from its other segments. That can happen through Robinhood expanding its Prediction Markets segment, where customers traded more than 12 billion event contracts in 2025. In its Q4 2025 earnings presentation, Robinhood didn't break...
The Fed's meeting wrapped up Wednesday, but plenty of central-bank action is still to come this week, along with earnings reports from a handful of companies. Today Earnings: Alibaba, Accenture, FedEx Economic data: Philadelphia Fed releases its March manufacturing survey.
The Fed's meeting wrapped up Wednesday, but plenty of central-bank action is still to come this week, along with earnings reports from a handful of companies. Today Earnings: Alibaba, Accenture, FedEx Economic data: Philadelphia Fed releases its March manufacturing survey.
Israel and Iran attack gas facilities, in a major escalation that rattles markets toggle caption Oliver Contreras/AFP via Getty Images Iran attacked the world's biggest liquified natural gas complex in Qatar, targeted a gas field and facility in the United Arab Emirates, fired missiles and launched drones on Saudi Arabia on Thursday following Israel's bombing of Iran's South Pars gas field a day e...
Israel and Iran attack gas facilities, in a major escalation that rattles markets toggle caption Oliver Contreras/AFP via Getty Images Iran attacked the world's biggest liquified natural gas complex in Qatar, targeted a gas field and facility in the United Arab Emirates, fired missiles and launched drones on Saudi Arabia on Thursday following Israel's bombing of Iran's South Pars gas field a day earlier. The attacks on the gas facilities in the Gulf marked a major escalation as the war with Iran approached its third week, with Iran engaging in direct assault on its Gulf neighbors Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Kuwait News Agency also reported a drone attack, confirmed by Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, on one of the units in Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery, one of the largest in the Middle East, on Thursday morning. Sponsor Message The strikes on some of the world's major gas facilities sent shockwaves across the global energy market already reeling from the consequences of Iran's chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, a key conduit of the world's oil supply. Brent crude oil was above $110 a barrel in Thursday morning trading, an increase of over 50% since the start of the war on Feb. 28. President Trump said late Wednesday that Israel acted alone when it struck the gas field in Iran. In a Truth Social post Trump said: "Israel, out of anger for what has taken place in the Middle East, has violently lashed out at a major facility known as South Pars Gas Field in Iran. A relatively small section of the whole has been hit. The United States knew nothing about this particular attack, and the country of Qatar was in no way, shape, or form, involved with it, nor did it have any idea that it was going to happen." Trump said that Israel would not attack Iran's South Pars facilities again, while threatening Iran to halt its attacks on Qatar's gas infrastructure or face severe U.S. strikes on its gas infrastructure. "The United States of America, with or without the help or ...